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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Footasylum embarks on 2023 store expansion spree with new openings and upsizings
Footasylum is planning a series of new store openings and upsizings across the UK throughout 2023, with plans for a ‘high profile site’ in Central London.
Poundstretcher eyes stock market float
Poundstretcher has hired advisors to look at a potential stock market float and has plans to open 50 new stores across the UK this year to add to its current 350 branches.
British ergonomic and wellness footwear brand FitFlop is looking to expand to the US with standalone stores.
Mother’s Day boosts UK retail sales in March
Retail sales rose by 5.1% in March, compared to 3.1% in March 2022, above the three-month average of 4.8% despite lower volumes year on year, with Mother’s Day offering a minor lift.
UK ebook sales plunge while audiobook growth slows
Book sales in the UK saw “a slight decline” over 2021 and 2020 figures to 348m at a value of £2.5bn with ebook sales down 10% and audiobooks seeing a slower growth in 2022.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How high can UK retail’s wages climb?
Retail Week’s ranking of shopfloor pay at the UK’s biggest retailers shows a rapid pace of change, but with shrinking volumes and rampant inflation to consider, how high can it realistically rise?
The trends shaping health and beauty in 2023 and beyond
The Retail Week analyst team predicts the health and beauty market will grow at a CAGR of 3.9% to 2026/27 as retailers fight to gain market share in this lucrative category.
The fashion consumer is shopping on-line, off-line, via social channels and across both new and pre-loved platforms. How do fashion brands and retailers respond to this new hybrid consumer?
How Decathlon aims to scale the mountain of sustainability
In 2022, 23% of Decathlon products could use the Ecodesign label, FashionUnited looks at how the label is planning on moving the new designs to help make the remaining 75% sustainable.
Deinfluencing, or the art of negative reviews
Deinfluencing – where influencers tell you what not to buy - is one of the latest trends on TikTok, and as of early April, the hashtag had more than 430m views on the video-sharing app.
PayPal adds new features for online small businesses
PayPal has rolled out new features to its small business solution including Apple Pay as a checkout option, and simplified the checkout experience to allow shoppers to save their payment options.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Key members of womenswear label Naf Naf's management team are leaving the company. First and foremost, Luc Mory, the label’s managing director, who had been in office since 2013.
BRAND NEWS
Waitrose to add Gail’s Bakery areas to 64 stores
Waitrose is to launch Gail’s Bakery areas within 64 of its shops in the south and east of England by May this year.
John Lewis adds maternity wear to rental offer
John Lewis has added maternity wear brands Nine The Label and Bump & Milk to its clothing rental selection.
Pretty Little Thing selects marketing firm for organic growth overhaul
Pretty Little Thing has appointed marketing agency Journey Further to help drive its organic growth through digital PR and strategic consultancy.
Barker and Stonehouse unveils new flagship Gateshead store
The 12th shop for family-owned business Barker and Stonehouse, which opened its first outlet in Stockton on Tees in 1946, was officially opened by actress Joanna Lumley at the weekend.
Castore appoints Joe Joyce to its roster of brand ambassadors
Castore has appointed the World Boxing Organisation Interim Heavyweight Champion, Joe Joyce, as a brand ambassador.
Space NK set to make city debut with new store at Liverpool One
Space NK is set to open its first store in Liverpool at Liverpool One shopping centre, joining the extensive range of premium lifestyle brands on Peter’s Lane
Lucy & Yak launches sunglasses with Brighton neighbour Pala Eyewear
Brighton-based conscious clothing brand Lucy & Yak has launched a limited edition line of sunglasses in collaboration with fellow Brighton native ethical brand Pala Eyewear.
H&M launches sportswear collection with LanzaTech
H&M’ new Move line incorporates LanzaTech’s carbon emission capturing technology material CarbonSmart polyester and featuring a DryMove finish that extracts moisture from the skin.
AND FINALLY
The 'Barbie' movie poster meme
Want to star in the new Barbie movie? Thanks to a clever new image generator, you can (kinda) join the likes of Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and the rest of Barbie's seemingly endless cast.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending April 7th 2023?
1/ Coronation
2/ Easter
3/ Garden
4/ Yellow
5/ Sunglasses
6/ Outdoor
7/ Sandals
8/ Bag
9/ Lantern
10/ SS23
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Studio started back in 1962 and delivers everything from homewares through to clothing and footwear from top brand names as well as its own branded clothing.
Mission C founder Qes discovered that CBD oil helped his Grandad - who was living with dementia - feel calm and contented, he knew it could help others too. So he created a natural and accessible remedy for people looking to improve their quality of life.
Lavender Hill creates luxurious staples, using natural sources, with extra emphasis placed on how the clothes feel, giving every item the softest touch imaginable and that every piece feels soft and comforting next to your skin.
Jessica Russell Flint is British designer who creates vibrant, entirely unique hand-illustrated prints, with luxury products ranging across accessories, clothing, sleepwear and homeware.
&Sons is all about vintage-inspired clothing for the modern-day Pioneer. Timeless garments for the modern man, designed by and for craftspeople, artisan makers and creative pioneers in their chosen fields of endeavour.
Damsons aim is to cater to real women who face the challenges of life with open arms. Their latest collection is influenced by vintage workwear and iconic styles, delicately transformed into contemporary feminine silhouettes.
Tweedmill is a family run business established in 1971 that creates beautiful British made blankets, picnic rugs, home accessories and more and are stocked in more than 4000 retailers UK wide.
Curvy Kate lingerie and swimwear is designed to make women feel fabulous about their curves. With sizes from D to K cups Curvy Kate lingerie and swimwear ethos is to “Fit, lift, shape and comfort.”
Imp & Maker founded by entrepreneur Sarah Louise Fairburn to bring together food, drinks & gifts from established, emerging and exciting new names in the food & drink world for both home and corporate gifting.
Scamp & Dude was created by Jo Tutchener-Sharp, founder and previous MD of Beauty Seen PR and is famous for their signature leopard and lightning bolt print and vibrant designs, which features in their mens, womens, kids and baby ranges.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
PrettyLittleThing has a Sasa By Lopez collection, new maternity wear featuring Sophia Smith and a new Gemma Owen Occasion Edit
Monsoon has new women’s summer ranges
Primark has new beachwear, athleisure wear, summer value ranges and Paula Echevarria and NFL Dolphins collaboration, plus accessories
New Look has new women’s summer wear, footwear ranges, and swimwear
Crew Clothing has new his and hers ranges
Roman Originals has new spring and summer ranges in all sizes
Bryony Bel has new jewellery ranges
Barbour has new mens, womens and kids ranges
Peacocks has new womenswear and teen ranges
Oliver Bonas has new women’s ranges
Radley has new images for April
Lipsy has a new V&A Love & Roses collaboration for SS23
Very has new V by Very and Very Curve ranges plus Michelle Keegan collaborations
Threadbare has new mens and womens ranges
Regatta has new Giovanna Fletcher and Orla Kiely collaboration ranges for the beach
Aspiga has new summer clothing
Dune London Men’s has new SS23 shoes and accessories ranges
Dune London has a new range of bags and kids shoe ranges for the summer
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
Shoe Zone TK Maxx River Island National Trust Shop Matalan Fatface Cotton Traders Radley The Morphbag by JSK Marks & Spencer NoLoGo Dancing Leopard
Home, garden and food
Habitat has new high summer ware furniture and accessories for indoors and out
The Range has new coronation ideas
Cuckooland has new kids beds, outdoor furniture and garden pods
Dobbies Garden Centres has new picnic ideas, terrariums, plants, pet ranges, things for the home, and patio furniture.
Daisy Park has new Emma Bridgewater coronation gifts and homeware
Cardfactory has new coronation and mermaid themed gifts
Next has a new Restore collection for the home
DFS has a new Feel Good Home range for the lounge, dining and bedroom
Ivyline has a new outdoor furniture, water features, pots, planters, hanging baskets, firepits and mirrors and more
Oliver Bonas has new home ranges
Furniture Village has new indoor and outdoor furniture
Primark Home outdoor tableware, planters, candles and more
Biscuiteers Baking has new coronation goodies as well as Smiley 50th birthday ranges plus Father’s Day
Sofology has new furniture ranges
Cutter & Squidge has new Eid treats
Wilko has new picnic and outdoor items, plus gifts and home items
National Trust shop has new bird feeders, plant collections and summer items for outdoor living
Dunelm has new camping and outdoor ranges homeware
Cambridge Imprint has new cards and gifts
Marks & Spencer has new outdoor ranges
TK Maxx has new home ranges and toys
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
Homesense Nologo B&M Cult Furniture Fritz Fryer Next Branch Jewellery GettingPersonal Nest Cartwright & Butler Fatface George Home Very Primark Home
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Alert
Days until Eid al-Fitr – 10
Days until The Coronation - 25
Days until Halloween – 203
Days until Singles Day - 214
Days until Black Friday – 227
Days until Christmas Day – 258
How to get your brand on the April Editorial Calendars, search engines and social media
We’re now definitely in Spring, and people are thinking about the approaching summer holidays, so add any spring-summer-related images you have and add in keywords relating to summer outfits and summer events e.g. festivals, Glastonbury, beachwear, swimwear, the garden, garden parties, outdoor living, things for the patio, and of course Barbecues. Don’t forget to add all of the other spellings BBQ, Bar-B-Que etc and other related keywords like picnic, garden party, get-togethers, parties, socials, gatherings and for the young ‘gaths’.
While some people are looking to holidays abroad some are also trimming their budgets thanks to the rising costs of gas and electricity etc, and are looking closer to home, so add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like cardigans for the colder UK evenings.
It’s also Easter and the first big break of the year, and it’s traditionally when people start to look at brightening up their gardens/patios/windowsills, so include any planting/gardening imagery and keywords as well as any of the standard Easter related items, decorations, presents, bunnies and of course eggs and chocolate.
April Diary – Weeks/Months
As well as Easter there are lots of other big events in April. April is World Stress awareness month and National Pet Month in the UK, so if you have anything to relieve stress (massage products, recliners, diffusers, pillows, garden swings etc) and anything for pets (dog coats, cat collars, dog beds will also be looked for etc) then add them and get all the relevant keywords added.
Other events include;
Discover National Parks Fortnight (Apr 4th – Apr 18th)
International Dark-Sky Week (Apr 15th – Apr 22nd)
Allergy Awareness Week (Apr 20th – Apr 25th)
MS Awareness Week (Apr 24th – Apr 30th)
April - Days
13th – Passover Ends
14th – Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year)
14th-16th – Coachella Weekend One
15th – Grand National
21st - National Tea Day
21st – End of Ramadan
22nd – Earth Day
21st- 23rd – Coachella Weekend Two
23rd – St George’s Day
23rd - National Asparagus Day
23rd – Shakespeare Day
24th - National Skipping Day
24th – Fashion Revolution Day
25th – World Malaria Day
25th – National Lingerie Day
26th – Stop Food Waste Day
29th - International Dance Day
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